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Michigan State defense's 'goose egg' an ego-boost going into last shot at bowl bid

Free Press reporter Chris Solari breaks down Michigan State Spartans football's 27-0 win at Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The field goal went through, but the yellow flag wiped it out.

Backed up 5 yards, Rutgers punted instead on the repeat of down.

Tyriq Thompson broke into a little smile. Michigan State’s defense preserved one rare moment of perfection in a season filled with frustration.